“Sashakt Divyangjan • Samarth Divyangjan”

State-Level Divyangjan Sports & Empowerment Mahotsav

Implemented by: Azad Foundation Society

Supported by: Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Vibhag, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Date: 17, 18 & 19 December 2025

Venue: Habitat Centre, Aligarh
Participation: 36 Districts of Uttar Pradesh

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT

Azad Foundation Society successfully organised a 3-day State-Level Divyangjan Sports Mahotsav, bringing together Divyang sportspersons from 36 districts to participate, compete, showcase their abilities and gain recognition.

SPORTS DISCIPLINES

Cricket • Badminton • Chess • Kabaddi • Kho-Kho • Tug of War • Carrom • Javelin Throw • Athletics • Shot Put • Long Jump • Adapted Sports

GOVERNMENT PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

To promote inclusive sports and equal opportunities for Divyangjan, encourage participation in physical activities, identify and nurture sporting talent, promote health and fitness, and create pathways for recognition, confidence, social inclusion and empowerment.

NGO’S OBJECTIVE

Azad Foundation Society worked to translate this vision into meaningful opportunity by bringing Divyang sportspersons together on a state-level platform, enabling them to demonstrate their talent, experience healthy competition, build confidence and connect with a wider sporting community.

BENEFITS TO DIVYANGJAN

* State-level exposure & recognition
* Opportunity to showcase and develop sporting talent
* Improved confidence, fitness and motivation
* Teamwork, leadership & social interaction
* Experience of healthy competition
* Greater visibility and recognition of sporting abilities
* Encouragement for continued participation in sports and fitness
* Promotion of dignity, equality and social inclusion

KEY IMPACT

36 Districts | 3 Days | State-Level Platform | Multiple Sports | Inclusive Participation

DIGNITARY PARTICIPATION

The Mahotsav was inaugurated by Hon’ble State Minister Shri Narendra Kumar Kashyap and Principal Secretary Shri Subhash Chandra Sharma, in the presence of senior officials.

The closing ceremony was graced by CDO Shri Yogendra Kumar Singh, SDM, Jail Superintendent and Member, Women’s Commission, along with other dignitaries.

IMPACT JOURNEY

OPPORTUNITY → PARTICIPATION → TALENT → COMPETITION → RECOGNITION → CONFIDENCE → EMPOWERMENT

OUTCOME

Divya Khel Mahotsav strengthened the vision of an inclusive society where Divyangjan are recognised for their ability, talent and determination—not their disability, while creating a meaningful pathway towards confidence, participation and empowerment.

“Not Sympathy, but Opportunity.
Not Limitation, but Potential.
Not Exclusion, but Inclusion.”